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“ NDA is a recipe for success, and our flavors are so bold and Editor complex, that they keep you coming back for more.” Kathryn Quinn Miller ’97 Contributing Writers Ashley Simmons ’08

Many of you know that I love to cook, and it should not shock you that working Design Amanda Quintin Design in education is also very special to me. Both cooking and teaching have a lot in Printing common. The culinary influences that make up my recipes are French, Italian, Reynolds DeWalt Mexican, and Vietnamese. Fusion cooking excites me and I find the key to a tasty Photography dish is a balance of flavors – sweet, salt, spice, and crunch. Similarly, at the heart Ryan Hutton 6 11 of Catholic education is balance. At first, this seems strange, because when you Lifetouch look at the structure of a school it is built upon compartmentalization. Students Michael Russo study math in their math class and social studies in their social studies class. The Published by the Office of Institutional Advancement classroom is a mini fiefdom that is fortified by a cavalcade of teachers who want Notre Dame Academy to rightfully protect their space. 1073 Main Street Hingham, MA 02043 The reason I love fusion cooking is because when you take the elegance of French cuisine and meld it with 781.749.5930 www.ndahingham.com the colors and flavors of Mexico, something transformative happens, and the palate dances to the beat of the mariachi. When I see the girls make sense of what they learned in math and fuse it with their social studies Office of Institutional Advancement Lynn Page Flaherty lesson, something magical happens, barriers are broken down, and there is a real sense of enlightenment. Director of Institutional Advancement Then, something quite paradoxical happens, you begin to realize how little you really know, and how much [email protected] 13 29 more there is out there to embrace. Elizabeth Ahearn Director of Annual Giving I am sometimes a creature of habit. This is particularly true when it comes to eating out. My tendency is to [email protected] Miriam Brownewall P’94 ’95 2 from main street 18 advancing nda order the same dish all the time. But, I have been known to say to the waiter, “go ahead and order for me.” Development Assistant Taking this risk has proven to be very rewarding 99.9% of the time. Education challenges us to step out of [email protected] NDA News, Events, and Accolades Photos from the Out of the Blue Gala & an update on our safe zone to explore the unknown and be rewarded for it. The dignity of risk is what sets us apart. This is Kathryn Quinn Miller ’97 8 congratulations, true in cooking, and it is true in the classroom, too. Director of Communications the Athletic Fields Project [email protected] class of 2016! 20 class notes As we move into this new year, I invite you to break the bread, drink the wine, and join the great banquet Stevie Lee Taylor Director of Alumnae Relations 12 cover story Alumnae News & Reunion Photos table that is NDA. Our young women are truly nourished in body, mind, and spirit. NDA is a recipe for [email protected] The Food Issue: success, and our flavors are so bold and complex, that they keep you coming back for more. 28 reunion 2016 Notre Dame Academy Explore how our alumnae and Board of Directors 2015 – 2016 students are impacting the changing Photos from these special class events Bon appétit, Mark Baker P’10 ’15 Jane Branca ’71 landscape of food. Bradford Caron P’12 ’16 Jamie J. Collins Edie Daly, SNDdeN on the cover Mary Farren, SNDdeN Clockwise from upper left: Nella Pasta on display. A stocked shelf at the Cohasset Food Pantry. Radishes from Sweet Douglas Farrington P’11 Georgia Pea’s Farm in Vermont. A meal prepared at Sarma Restaurant in Somerville (photo by Aliza Eliazarov for Jamie J. Collins Steven Habeeb StarChefs.com.) President Margaret DeLuca Klein ’75 Stephen LeVangie P’98 ’02 mission Anne Malone, SNDdeN ‘67 Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic, college-preparatory learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Curt Morley P’12 ’13 ’15 Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges students to Elizabeth Pasciucco ’80 pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice. Timothy Pinch P’02 ’07 ’12 In support of this mission, vita! magazine communicates through its pages the newsworthy activities of members of the Dianne Reilly P’98 ’00 ’09 NDA community. vita! is published three times a year for alumnae, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the Academy. Bother Daniel Skala, CFX MaryCarroll Sullivan ’68, Chair Sean Teague P’08 P’13 NDA is accredited by the New England Suzanne Jones Walmsley ’87 Association of Schools and Colleges. from Main Street This summer, we bid farewell to the following from longtime colleagues: Main Streetnews | events | accolades Kathleen Rowley Colin ’89 leaves NDA after 14 years as life at age 25 a teacher and administrator. She took on the role of prin- The Class of 2016 participated in the well- cipal in 2007 and, in that time, NDA added neuroscience, known Credit For Life program. CFL is a sim- robotics, Mandarin, and more to our course offerings. She ulation of what life is like at age 25; seniors Warm Welcomes and Fond Farewells oversaw the launch of the Cuvilly Division and the expan- were asked to select a career and housing sion of Campus Ministry. She spearheaded NDA’s part- arrangements. Based on these selections, nership with SNDdeN schools in England and established the seniors were greeted with a spreadsheet We are proud to introduce the exceptional group of educators who will form the new our global education office. of salary, monthly expenses, and debt pay- ments with the objective of managing the administrative leadership team here at Notre Dame Academy: rest of their personal finances. Joan Perrault, Director of Guidance and Academic Pro- The program kicked off with an opening key- gramming, served NDA for 30 years, guiding thousands Gina Mathews, Ph.D. P’20 – Interim Principal note address by Kaitlyn Skerry Litchfield ’02 of students on their search for the right college. She de- who shared her own personal experience. Gina came to Notre Dame Academy in 1997 as a mathematics teacher veloped strong relationships with the admissions offices of and coach. She assumed the role of mathematics department chair in colleges and universities throughout the country, securing 2001. Throughout her tenure at NDA, Gina continued her education. NDA’s reputation as an academically challenging college She earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Emmanuel College preparatory school. in 1998, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from Bridgewater State University in 2006, and a Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University in 2016. Maureen Regan served as a science teacher at NDA since 1996. In addition to teaching anatomy and biology, As interim principal, Gina will share her expertise with the instruc- she also developed the 8th grade science curriculum tional staff and faculty. While overseeing the daily operation of the implemented last year. She was committed to Campus school, she will focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Ministry as well, volunteering at the Carolina Hill shelter Jamie Collins, Grace Cunningham, Gina Mathews, and Barbara Mitchell every week. Barbara Mitchell P’16 – Assistant Principal & Director of Guidance Grace Cunningham ’03 – Dean of Students Barbara began her career at NDA as a counselor in the Guidance De- A proud Notre Dame alumna, Grace graduated with honors from partment, a position she held for 11 years. Her move into adminis- Brown University with dual degrees in Religious Studies and Classics. Carol Troy P’91 ’94 wore many hats at NDA, including tration in 2011 allowed her to work with the administrative team to She then earned a Master of Theological Studies from the University her well-known sunflower hat! She arrived at NDA in 1994 more directly carry out the mission and vision of NDA, one in which of Notre Dame. Grace is currently completing a Master in Educa- and served as assistant librarian through 2014. The past two she strongly believes. Barbara earned her Bachelor of Arts from Mar- tional Administration at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. years, she was the Cuvilly Division Coordinator and helped ietta College and a Master of Arts with a concentration in Secondary Grace brings a breadth of experience to her role as Dean of Students. our youngest students transition to their new school. Education Administration from Emmanuel College. She began her career as an educator at St. Clement’s High School in Medford and Matignon High School in Cambridge, before joining Barbara will oversee the Dean of Students and serve as Director of the Campus Ministry staff at NDA. Guidance. She is looking forward to working with the guidance team to continue their tradition of providing exceptional support to our Grace is excited to assume this new role at NDA and looks forward to students and their families. working with students and colleagues across departments. We also said goodbye to the following Top: Seniors went from booth to booth managing their finances at age 25. faculty members: Bottom: Kaitlyn Skerry Litchfield ’02 speaks with “NDA is about empowering young women and giving them the tools and students about making a great first impression. Laura Corkery, French Maureen Meyer, Art support to be the best possible versions of themselves. These individuals Ashley Hiehiapo, Social Studies Mary Sabelli, Science have demonstrated their commitment to this belief.” Rita Hurley, English Adria Zessis, French

— PRESIDENT JAMIE J. COLLINS Ariel Kenyon ’10, Latin and Track Coach

vita! summer 201­­­­6 | 3 k one s oo c from Main Street h b o e o n l World Travelers o grandparents day We were pleased to welcome more than 140 grandparents and special friends to 1 book one book one 1 school NDA for our annual Grandparents’ Day. school selection From dissecting frogs in biology to announced congratulations, 8th graders! attending Liturgy, our guests experienced We are pleased to announce the all that NDA has to offer. NDA was pleased to establish the Cuvilly Division two years ago and this spring we cele- One Book Once School selection brated the accomplishments of the Class of 2020 with two special events! First, students for the 2016 – 2017 school year: displayed their Capstone Projects at a gathering for parents. Students completed projects in 1 Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse each subject area that highlighted the Hallmarks of the Notre Dame Learning Community. Anderson The year concluded with an “Avancer” Ceremony. Principal Kathleen Rowley Colin ’89 Prolific young adult writer, Laurie Halse Anderson brings readers noted, “This class will always hold a special place in the history of NDA. As our first class of into the world of Philadelphia, 1793, and into the coffee shop of the the Cuvilly Division, their spirit and enthusiasm brought so much to our community. I am teenaged Mattie Cook and her family. As yellow fever ravages their grateful to their parents for trusting in us and sharing in this journey.” voyage en france village, Mattie, her mother, and her friends fight to survive and save their town. Izzy Golemme ’20 shared in her remarks, “No matter where we may take this wonderful During April vacation, World Language Teachers Laura Corkery and experience in the Cuvilly Division, it will stay with us forever.” Ariel Kenyon ’10 chaperoned a trip to France. The group visited Paris English teacher Andrea Ryan shares, “What I love about this text is and stayed with French host families in the town of Montaigu. the strong female presence. The novel is rife with female relation- ships; the conflict, the endurance, the support, and stability.” 2 e-nable hand project have you heard of ib? Technology Teacher Sue Pratt’s Computer Design NDA has been accepted as a candidate school for the Class was busy this past semester using the 3-D International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. We printer. Students wanted to discover how the printer are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. could be used to improve the world. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment She shares, “We researched the number of children to high quality, challenging, international education. around the world who need prosthetics as well as Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. the economic and scientific implications of pros- thetics limbs for children. Utilizing our 3-D printer, President Jamie Collins shares, “My thanks and appreciation to En- we were able to print a template hand.” glish Department Chair Courtney Murray Russillo ’00 who led the 3 application efforts and to all our faculty and staff who attended meet- Right: Jasmine Wang ‘16 with the 3-D hand. ings and conferences to learn more about this programme. These next two years of candidacy will provide us many opportunities to learn more about ourselves and the time to determine if the IB Pro- a visit from our british sisters gramme is a good fit for the NDA community.” community discusses bullying prevention This spring, we welcomed 12 students and two chaperones from Notre For further information about the IB and its programmes, This spring the entire NDA community – students, parents, faculty, and staff – engaged in Dame Plymouth through our UK Exchange Program. The students visit http://www.ibo.org. a series of discussions and workshops regarding the prevention of bullying. Working with stayed with NDA host sisters and experienced what everyday life is like Bridgewater State University’s Aggression Reduction Center, the aim of the program was in the U.S. ND Plymouth students spent three days at NDA attending to ensure that all community members share a consistent understanding of bullying and a variety of classes and then enjoyed tours of Boston and Plymouth. harassment prevention. Discussion topics included gossip, social media, and texting, as well as techniques to facilitate conversations with peers and adults when bullying occurs.

1 Gail Vanderhoven and Megan Bowen ’21 summer toys for children out at the vernal pools 2 Marion Hoffses and Jacqueline Kenney ’20 Travelling to four sites in Norwell, teams of Campus Ministry’s summer outreach project was a huge success! Special 3 Grace Thorbahn ’19 dissects a frog with her thanks to everyone in the community who supported our collection efforts students from Science Teacher Jana Matthei’s grandfather John Hagberg and classmates. to fill summer beach pails for the children served at Carolina Hill, Notre Environmental Science class gathered evidence Dame Education Center, and Julie’s Family Learning Program. at wetland areas that will lead to vernal pool certification. Once certified, each pool will be Right: Sister Jean Sullivan, SNDdeN from Julie’s Family Learning Center in South Boston picked up the beach pails at NDA. protected by a 100 foot radius around the entire pool border.

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Lacrosse The Lacrosse team finished the season with a record of 19-4. Captains Morgan Caron ’16, Charlotte Allard ’16 and Morgan Tedeschi ’16 acquired a variety of accolades including Patriot State Ledger All-Scholastic, Boston Globe All-Scholastic and EMGLCA All-Star honors. Charlotte Allard ’16 Champs was also named an “Under Armour All-American” and “ESPN Boston Miss Lacrosse.” After qualifying for the State tourna- Ice Hockey ment, the team advanced to the South Sectional semifinals, defeating New Bedford and Braintree before losing to Needham in overtime. Ice Hockey – State Champions! Softball Softball was undefeated in its Conference, earning the title of Ice Hockey had a tremendous season and won the Division 2 State Championship Catholic Conference Champions with a regular season record of 9-7. against Wellesley, 3 - 1. To add to the excitement of the season, the championship After receiving the 17 seed for the MIAA tournament, the team lost game was held at the TD Garden. With 20 participants, the team’s record was to Mansfield. Team All-Stars includedAva Bevilacqua ’19, Megan Buckley ’17, Keeley Coyne ’16 and Kaleigh MacDonald ’18. 14-4-2 overall. Captains were Caroline Hocking ’16, Emma Sullivan ’17, and Haley Marshall ’16. Patriot Ledger All-Stars were Elizabeth Bell ’16, Gaby Roy ’20, Sailing Members of the Golf Team with Coach Jay Durfee. Caroline Hocking, and Haley Marshall. The Sailing team finished the season with an overall record of 3-6. NDA was excited to start the season by purchasing new boats. Golf Katherine Barres ’16 and Elizabeth Bell ’16 captained the team, With an overall record of 15-1 and 11 golfers, the Golf team was Dance Alpine Ski and freshman Caroline Buckley ’19 made an instant impact. named the Massachusetts Bay League Champions and earned hon- ors as the South Sectional runners-up. Coach Jay Durfee was named Eleven participants, predominantly 7th and 8th graders, enjoyed a The Ski team won the Ski East Title and placed 8th out of 25 at the Tennis the Massachusetts Bay League Coach of the Year. Senior Caroline fun season. The team performed at the Emmanuel College competi- MIAA Alpine Ski Championships. All-Stars were Kali Flaherty ’16, Buckley, one of the captains, was named a Boston Globe All-Scho- tion and earned first place in the junior high division. They also won Samantha Janssens ’16, Caliann Murray ’16, Elizabeth Faherty ’17, Tennis boasted a 13-5 overall record, including tournament play. lastic and was nominated as both a Boston Herald All-Scholastic the “Grand Champion” trophy for receiving the highest score of the and Meghan Sullivan ’16. Senior captains were Kali Flaherty, Elizabeth Makenna Sargis ’17 and Ava Dooley ’17 earned All-Star honors. and Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic. Other students earning All-Star entire competition. Hanlon, Samantha Janssens, and Caliann Murray. Captains Kate Clarkson ’16 and Maggie DiPesa ’16 helped the team qualify for the state tournament; however, NDA fell to Newton recognition were Margot Osterman ’20, Madeleine Mahoney ’18 and Basketball Boston Globe All-Scholastic recognition went to Kali Flaherty. North in the first round. Ellie de Andrade ’21. The team placed second in the South Sectional tournament, qualifying for the All State Tournament. The team placed Senior Captains Janey Mathisen, Morgan Tedeschi, and Kendra Indoor Track fourth overall and Caroline Buckley ’16 qualified to compete at the Delahunt led the 15-member team to a second place finish in the Eighty-nine participants were led by Senior New England tournament. Catholic Conference. Overall record including tournament was 14-8. Captains: Sarah Kerrigan, Makenzie Lanagan, League All-Stars and Patriot Ledger All-Stars were Kendra Delahunt Colleen McGowan, Gabby Sillari, and Track and Field and Janey Mathisen. Gianna Sillari. Track and Field won its 28th straight Catholic Conference League Gymnastics At the Dual County League Championship, NDA Title. With over 120 participants, the team won its 19th straight NDA placed seventh. Highlights included: Gabby Sillari Cup, had 11 girls compete in the Division 2 State Championship Gymnastics placed 11th at the South Sectional meet, and had six girls place at the MSTCA Girls Invitational and a Finals as a team with a combined score of was the 55 M Hurdle Champion, Caitlin Rodway ’17 broke the school record in the 600 meters, and , , and freshman relay team place second. Eight athletes placed at the Catho- 133.475. Senior Captains were Kristen Fahey, Riley Ford ’17 Sam Hardy ’17 Devyn Defalco ’17 qualified for States. lic Conference League Meet. The team advanced to and placed fourth Mikaela Kelly, and Sarah Mondo. Overall record at the MIAA Division 2 Track and Field Championship Meet. Seven was 10-3. Patriot Ledger All-Stars were Meaghan DCL All-Stars were Katie Steeves ’16 (high jump), Gabby Sillari athletes placed or earned personal records. Kendra Delahunt ’16, Burnes ’18 and Kristen Doyle ’18 and League (55m hurdle champion), Caitlin Rodway ’17 (600m), and Peri Chase ’17 and Katie Steeves ’16 competed and placed in the All-Stars were Kristen Doyle (all around) and Kaylie Hayes ’19 (600m). MIAA All State Meet. Kendra Delahunt also competed in the Carly Pattison ’18 (floor). Discus Throw at the New England Meet.

Track and Field won the Catholic Conference League Title.

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4 5 Baccalaureate Mass and Medallion Ceremony NDA welcomed more than 100 alumnae back to campus on the evening of May 19 for the annual Baccalaureate Mass. Each member of the Class of 2016 received her medallion from her alumnae sponsor during the Medallion Ceremony.

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163rd Commencement The beautiful weather on the evening of May 20 matched the excitement of the 130 members of the Class of 2016!

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1 Congratulations to the Class of 2016! past or worry about the future. encouraged graduates to continue fighting for the 2 Class Officers Emily Brooks (President), 5 Family, friends, faculty, and staff joined together on environment as they begin their next journey. Erin Morrissey (Vice President), Abigail Rouleau May 20 to celebrate the Class of 2016. 9 Graduates gather outside for a few photos (Secretary), and Julia Schwartz (Treasurer). 6 Morgan Tedeschi and Olivia Thomas proudly wear one last time! 3 Julia D’Agostino was named the recipient of the St. Julie their new medallions at graduation. 10 Members of the senior class joined the choir for Award. The award is given to the graduating senior who 7 Congratulations to Meghan Fox (l) on earning the one final performance. best exemplifies the spirit and mission of St. Julie Billi- honor of Valedictorian and Allison Ferreira (r) on 11 Laura Cormican, Michaila MacDonald, Kayla Chin, art, founder of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. earning the honor of Salutatorian. and Emily Haraden celebrate before joining in the 4 Hannah Volpe addresses her classmates, urging 8 Commencement speaker Dr. Cheryl Rosa ’88, Deputy procession. them to enjoy each moment, rather than live in the Director of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, 9 11 Coverstory Cassie Kyriakides Piuma ’97 Executive Chef and Owner of Sarma Restaurant After graduating from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, Cassie Kyriakides Piuma ’97 honed her culinary skills at the acclaimed Al Forno in Providence. A year later, she moved to Boston where she worked at the French bistro, Sel de la Terre, and as a sausage maker for acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch at the Butcher Shop. She spent the next 11 years with the award-winning chef Ana Sortun at Oleana, learning the nuances of Middle Eastern cooking. In 2013, Cassie opened her dream restaurant, Sarma, in Somerville where she cooks modern Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting.

When you think back to your time as a teenager at NDA, did you ever imagine you would be an THE award-winning chef? Definitely not! I certainly liked to eat but had no aspirations of being a chef. The only dish I had in my high school repertoire was nachos. What do you enjoy about creating new dishes for your FOOD restaurant? I like the process. It’s typically very organic and starts with a basic concept or ingredient. After a lot of research, development, and ed- iting it morphs into something totally different. I always joke that ISSUE my best ideas happen in the shower. From cooking delicious dinners to pro- What is your favorite ingredient to cook with? viding meals to those in need – the NDA Vegetables in general, but I can’t get enough corn. community is influencing what we eat! What do you cook for yourself or family? In the pages that follow, explore how Something simple that doesn’t make a mess. We love to fire up the our alumnae and students are impacting grill and eat outdoors. My husband has a beautiful garden and we the changing landscape of food. work around what looks good. Tell us about owning your own business. What is the greatest challenge with being owner and chef? The buck stops with you. When a pipe bursts in the middle of your Thanksgiving Day dinner, it’s your problem. You are responsible for the safety, education, happiness, and livelihood of each and every employee. That can be a daunting task at times.

As a business owner you wear many hats and learn to adapt quickly. Fortunately, being a chef is good preparation. Photos by Aliza Eliazarov for StarChefs.com What advice do you have for NDA students today? It’s important to have a goal but don’t get too hung up on making plans. Life has a way of working itself out.

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Rachel Marshall Virtue ’02 In the Classroom: Food and Sustainability Founder and Owner of Nella Pasta in our Global Society Feeding the Hungry Ravioli. Spaghetti. Tortellini. Rachel Marshall Virtue ’02 makes every pasta imaginable as the founder and A first-of-its-kind initiative took place this past year between NDA and for 25 Years owner of the hugely successful Nella Pasta. After studying at the Apicius Culinary Institute in Italy and the Saint John’s Preparatory School in Danvers. Every Thursday students can be seen Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Rachel joined a friend to handcraft pasta with local ingredients. Today, The Environmental Science classes at both schools collaborated on year-long research projects carrying casserole dishes and tin-foil examining food issues in the context of a global society and social justice. Students worked to- wrapped plates into school. When her pastas are sold in specialty grocery stores and farmers markets all across Massachusetts. Nella Pasta gether online and in person to create a final presentation focused on developing local solutions. the bell rings at 2:20 p.m., they car- pool together to Father Bill’s Place in was a winner of the 2015 Specialty Food Association Award. Environmental Science teacher Jana Matthei chose a few projects to highlight for our vita! readers: Quincy and serve dinner to the guests at the homeless shelter. When you think back to your time as a teenager at GMO Labeling NDA, did you ever imagine you would run a successful The team of Judy Zheng ’16, Makenna Mary Anne Mendes, Director of Vol- unteer Service at Father Bill’s Place & pasta company? Sargis ’17, Luci Wilson ’17, Peter Griffin, Hao Dong, and Mack Donovan exam- MainSpring, tells us that the shelter Never! In fact, it wasn’t until I lived abroad in Florence, Italy during ined Genetically Modified Organisms relies greatly on the meals prepared college that I discovered my passion for all things food and cooking. (GMO) labeling. They discussed a bill re- by volunteers. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else! cently debated on Beacon Hill that would She says, “For more than 25 years, require all food containing genetically What do you enjoy the most about your work? NDA students have supported our modified ingredients to be identified kitchen operations, which are es- I love interacting with our customers. At our new retail location in with a “produced with genetic engineer- sential to our organization’s daily the Boston Public Market, we’ve had the pleasure to meet so many ing” label. operations. The value of this support loyal customers and truly build a community. Their feedback has Sargis argued that GMO labeling will help consumers understand what they are purchasing and cannot be understated. During our been paramount to our growth and success. “ease the concern of consumers because they will know what they’re buying and what they’re recent fiscal year, volunteer kitchen putting in their bodies.” groups were responsible for serving What inspires your pasta creations? over 315,000 meals. This cost savings The flavors of the season! We sell a variety of ravioli and fresh pastas K-Cup Debate allows our agency to devote funding to other areas, allowing us to serve that are inspired by the vegetables grown here in New England. We The “Kill the K-Cup” team of Grace Karol ’17, Lulu Teixeira ’17, Nick Spofford, Will Stuart, and more than 5,000 individuals and fam- are all about creating our handcrafted pastas with locally sourced, Kolya Syska argued that K-Cups are harming our environment. They shared that such cups only ilies in need annually. We are grateful seasonal ingredients to create delicious, healthy, Italian-influenced contain 5% recyclable plastic and that just 60% of the coffee grounds inside are fully used with for [NDA’s] continued compassion meals. Our unique flavor combinations include a corn, caramelized using the largest cup setting. to those experiencing homelessness onion, and thyme ravioli, or we offer fresh pasta varieties such as The “K-Cup Crusaders,” Katelyn MacLellan ’17, Caroline Catanese ’17, Heidi Bruce ’17, Max George, and [the students’] devotion to our roasted beet or wild ramp. and Mike Hayes, contended that using re-usable K-Cups will make a positive difference on the mission.” environment by saving water and coffee grounds when compared to brewing a full pot of coffee. What is your greatest business challenge? Owning my own business over these past seven years has brought its fair share of highs and lows, but I can truly look back and say that it’s been a wonderful experience. I’m always trying to inspire myself to become a better business leader in order to stay innovative and grow our brand. We are faced with daily obstacles but the main challenge will always be relinquishing control and deciding how and when to Team Kill the K-cup grow the company. What advice do you have for NDA students today? I always try and follow the motto my late grandfather often used, “Attitude is Everything.” Remembering that simple phrase can allow you to stay focused and level-headed as you find a passion truly Ellen Desjourdy ’15, Katie Steeves ’16, Meghan worth all your energy. Success doesn’t happen overnight, but follow Durkin ’16, Caroline Hocking ’16, and Annabelle O’Neill ’15 in the kitchen at Father Bill’s Place. your dreams and trust your instincts. K-Cup Crusaders

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Jane Malloy Corry ’72 P’00 Rebecca Caswell Pimental ’95 Co-Director of the Cohasset Food Pantry Owner of Sweet Georgia P’s Farm Twenty-five years ago, a friend contacted Jane Malloy Corry ’72 P’00 to volunteer at the newly-formed Rebecca Caswell Pimental ’95 owns and operates a 206-acre farm and Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) Cohasset Food Pantry. She jumped at the opportunity to give back and never left! Today, Jane serves as program in Pittsfield, Vermont. Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, her team delivers a variety of pro- Co-Director and the Pantry is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with 10 full-time volunteers. Clients stop by duce and eggs to Boston, the South Shore, New York, and Vermont. Always with an entrepreneurial spirit, Saint Anthony’s Church year-round, every Tuesday morning. When vita! editor Katie Quinn Miller ’97 visited Rebecca first owned a retail boutique on Beacon Hill and opened a farm in Scituate before she moved her the Pantry for this story, a veteran stopped her on the way out. “Jane saved my life,” he said. family to Vermont in 2015.

What is the biggest misperception you encounter with What advice do you have for NDA students? While at NDA, did you ever imagine you would your work? Look for and take advantage of volunteer opportunities within your be a farmer? Cohasset is a fairly affluent town and people don’t think we have a local communities. Volunteering at the Cohasset Food Pantry has No. I never really imagined I would be a professional farmer. At that food pantry or that there is a need for a food pantry. We currently been very fulfilling and rewarding. I have met so many wonderful, time, my interest was in cosmetics, makeup, and other things. But serve over 120 families. That doesn’t sound like a large number com- generous, and caring people. I feel very blessed! farming was always an interest of mine. It wasn’t far off from the pared to surrounding towns, but Cohasset has a population of 7,500. way my family lived. We had animals and gardens. We were always We are small, but the need is there and our numbers continue to grow. connected to our food.

Times are difficult for many people. We serve senior citizens, vet- What do you enjoy the most about your work? erans, two parent families with children, single parent families, and I enjoy the lifestyle. I get to spend every day with my family. I’m so for- young single people. No one is immune to hard times. tunate that I don’t have to have my kids in daycare and I’m not miss- ing out on all of these awesome, early childhood years. And getting There are many reasons clients come to us. Sometimes there is a job to be outdoors. Those are my favorite perks. And the food, of course! loss, an illness, an accident, or disability. Many people are finding it hard to feed themselves and their families. Our elderly have a partic- Tell us about owning your own business. ularly difficult time because of limited and fixed incomes. There is so much to owning your own business. With farming, our What do you enjoy most about your work? life is our business and our business is our life. Farming is a lifestyle. We live what we do for work every day, all day. I enjoy the people I work with, both volunteers and clients. I have met the most wonderful, caring, and generous individuals. I am al- Staffing is always our biggest challenge. By nature, our business ways happy at the food pantry. is seasonal. What was your biggest accomplishment at the pantry? What advice do you have for NDA students today? I worked with Elder Affairs to provide transportation for elderly cli- Explore all your options. Try everything. Don’t be afraid to think ents to and from the food pantry, as well as a procuring a van and outside the box. When I was graduating from high school, I thought drivers to deliver food to our homebound clients. I had to take the obvious next steps; college then settling down. Looking back, I would say, create your own life. Think about what I also have tried very hard to add fresh fruits and vegetables to the matters to you and what you want to be doing every day of your life. food we offer. I started a program called “Plant a Row for the Pantry” I’m so happy that my life is not ‘in the box.’ We have challenges and several years ago. Local farmers and gardeners are asked to donate it’s not always smooth sailing, but we live the life we want to live, their surplus to us. Clients are very excited and appreciative when they every day. You have to create your own perfect life. arrive to find our counters covered with baskets full of fresh produce.

I also brought a nutritionist on board as a volunteer. She helps us with recipes using both canned goods and fresh produce. We make up recipe bags that are complete with all the ingredients needed for a healthy meal.

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As vita! went to print in early August, Amazing improvements were happening Out of the NDA’s normally pristine campus was visibly outside as well. The turf field was nearly in transition. Various trucks and contractors complete and the track was prepped to be arrived early each morning and no area of re-surfaced. Groundwork was underway the building was left untouched. Electrical for the new concession stand and entrance upgrades were made and new plumbing in- to the multipurpose field and bricks were Gala Blue stalled. Walls were torn down and put up ordered for a new patio. The Class of 2017 will enjoy their new lounge. all in an effort to enhance the learning en- On Saturday, April 9 Notre Dame Academy hosted the eighth Dugouts and bleachers for the softball team vironment. annual Out of the Blue Gala. were also being installed on the front field. We would like to thank the 375 guests who helped us raise more Projects include: Be sure to follow NDA on Facebook at than $176,000. It was our largest Gala yet, and we were so lucky • Three new classrooms www.facebook.com/notredameacademyhing- ham for photos and news of the construction. to have been joined by friends, family, faculty, staff, and alumnae • Placing the lockers in the hallways Or stay tuned for the fall issue of which to celebrate our mission and raise much needed funds for our vita! 5 • Renovation of the main floor girl’s will showcase these fantastic improvements. school community. A special thank you to our stellar event com- bathroom mittee of alumnae and parents who brought so much enthusiasm • A new Senior Lounge The turf field is nearly complete. and creativity to the event. • A new School Store • A seminar room off the Library • New ceiling and lighting in the main floor hallway 7 • Two new offices • Installation of water bottle filling stations and other green enhancements The main floor girls’ bathroom is undergoing a complete The new scoreboard goes up! renovation.

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1) We were delighted to have five Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur attend this year’s event: (from l-r) Sr. Anne Malone ’67, Sr. Barbara English, Sr. Edie Daly, Sr. Catherine Waldron, and Sr. Mary Janice Bartolo. 6) All guests were given a selfie stick at their table and posted pictures to #ndagala2106. These posted photos ran during a slideshow in the ballroom. 3) Sophomore Olivia Vegnani owned this year’s show as the MC!

2 3 4) This year NDA honored Stephanie Wash ’04 (left) with the Outstanding Recent Gradu- ate Award and Tammy Holland Mello ’88 (right) with the Graduate of the Year Award. 5) The LeVangie Family was the recipient of the 2016 Friends of Notre Dame Academy Award for their generous support and commitment to NDA. From l-r: President Jamie Collins, Candy & Stephen LeVangie P’98 ’02, and Philip & Jacqueline LeVangie P’15 ’20. 2) A big thank you to our wonderful student volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly including: (from l-r) Alexis Noyes ’17, Caitlin Corbett ’17, Alexandra Mullen ’17, Registration Now Open! and Maggie Stillman ’17. 7) Alumnae co-chairs Claire Paglierani Banks ’94 and Sheila Elledge Courtney ’94 took the Monday, September 26 11:00 a.m. Registration & Lunch To register or to learn more, stage to present Kristin O’Connell ’87 with the 2016 Alumnae Association Service Award. South Shore Country Club 12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start visit www.ndahingham.com/golf 8) Alumnae from the Class of 1987, Suzanne Jones Walmsley, Heather Ward, and Ann Davis, were in attendance at this year’s event. Hingham, MA 5:30 p.m. 19th Hole Reception

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save the date Karen Mulloney Rattin 1971 roxbury and granby street [email protected] class agents luncheon Maureen White Mary Ganley Montanari [email protected] [email protected] Thursday, September 22 1965 Carol Cote Schneider notes [email protected] Class class agent Mary Mulvoy Lofty Please pray for Rose O’Brien Class Notes is a compilation of news and announcements submitted by alumnae and their families, augmented with [email protected] whose mother Dorothy O’Brien 1976 Please pray for Anne O’Loughlin information gathered by the Alumnae Relations Office. To share your note, please visit www.ndahingham.com/classnote. Mary Mulvoy Lofty’s husband, passed away on June 27. Tirrell whose mother Joan O’Lough- class agents lin passed away on June 12. Don, was elected mayor of their 1972 - REUNION Jane Dever Barry village last November. Mary was Kelly Dunn Turner was daughter 1941 Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at OIA Note: Save the date! Your 60th 1961 class agents [email protected] 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. reunion is scheduled for April 29, honored at the Ronald McDonald Bridget’s medallion sponsor at the Jane Malloy Corry Mary Beth Vargus class agent 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- class agents House of Cincinnati as one of three Class of 2016 Baccalaureate. Isabelle Hurley Walsh 1953 Mary McGivern Bell [email protected] [email protected] tions, or would like to be a part of Heart of the House volunteers. 1981 [email protected] class agent your Reunion Planning Committee [email protected] She has volunteered for the Katherine Fogarty 1977 - REUNION please call Director of Alumnae Mary Gillen McElroy organization for 14 years (with [email protected] class agents 1942 - REUNION Gloria Spriano O’Connor class agents Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at [email protected] a break of 19 years when living Be sure to check out the feature Mary Sullivan Butler class agents Ellen Ferriter McAllister 1953 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. Please keep Joan Cotter Santoro in Wisconsin) and has over article on page 16 to find out what [email protected] Elizabeth McCarty Grimes [email protected] class agent in your prayers. Her sister Susan 2,000 hours of service. Jane Malloy Corry has been up to! Lauren Murphy Tobin 1958 Patricia Malone Perry OIA Note: Save the date! Your 75th Rita Greene Sullivan Cotter Lukosius ’66 passed away 1966 OIA Note: Save the date! Your 45th [email protected] reunion is scheduled for April 29, [email protected] class agents on April 29. [email protected] class agents reunion is scheduled for April 29, 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- Mary Pat Kelly Bartsch 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- Please keep Patricia Malone Perry 1982 - REUNION 1954 Thank you Mary McGivern Bell for Catherine Coccimiglio tions, or would like to be a part of [email protected] tions, or would like to be a part of in your thoughts and prayers. Her class agents joining us at Grandparent’s Day. [email protected] your Reunion Planning Committee class agent Anne Reardon Gildea your Reunion Planning Committee mother Patricia passed away on Maureen Feeley Ridings please call Director of Alumnae Carolyn Nash Blair [email protected] 1962 - REUNION Mary Ann Stanford McCulley please call Director of Alumnae March 23. [email protected] Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at [email protected] class agents [email protected] Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at OIA Note: Save the date! Your 40th Please pray for 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. Adele Chapman Urbsas Dianne O’Brien Joanne Donovan Kelly was the [email protected] Sally Burns Dizinno 1967 - REUNION 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. reunion is scheduled for April 29, Davidson whose mother Dorothy 1944 sponsor for granddaughter Mi- [email protected] 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- O’Brien passed away on June 27. 1959 OIA Note: Save the date! Your 50th 1973 tions, or would like to be a part of class agent kaela Kelly ’16 at this year’s Bacca- Susan Lewis Maureen Feeley Ridings has joined laureate and Medallion Ceremony class agent reunion weekend is scheduled for class agents your Reunion Planning Committee Eleanor Hannigan McKinnon [email protected] April 28 and 29, 2017. If you have the NDA Advancement Committee (see photo on page 9). Dorothea Conway O’Connell Denise Murphy Cargill please call Director of Alumnae Ellen Lawler Ugi ideas or suggestions, or would – we are grateful for her service. 1947 - REUNION Thank you Mary Lyons Curran for [email protected] Brenda McHugh King Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at [email protected] like to be a part of your Reunion 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. OIA Note: Save the date! Your 35th joining us at Grandparent’s Day. Please pray for Gertrude Sheehan [email protected] class agent OIA Note: Save the date! Your 55th Planning Committee with Adele reunion is scheduled for April 29, Williams whose sister Anne Judith White Mary Appleton Dandrow 1955 reunion is scheduled for April 29, Chiachio and Christine Flynn 1978 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- Sheehan Adrien ’56R passed [email protected] [email protected] 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- Aemisegger please call Director class agent tions, or would like to be a part of class agents away on June 7. of Alumnae Relations Stevie Lee your Reunion Planning Committee Two of Mary Appleton Dandrow’s Anne Clancy Botsch tions, or would like to be a part of 1974 Dianne Chase granddaughters, Michaela Dodge 1960 your Reunion Planning Committee Taylor at 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. [email protected] please call Director of Alumnae and Lily Dandrow, will be seniors Sheila Sullivan Henaghan please call Director of Alumnae class agent Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at class agents 1968 Please keep Julianne Malone at NDA this year. [email protected] Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at Megan Tonderys Bearce 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. Anne Madden Fancelli class agents [email protected] Bouchard in your thoughts and OIA Note: Save the date! Your 70th Barbara Gilboy Gillis 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. prayers. Her mother Patricia [email protected] Elizabeth MacDonald Cicchese 1983 reunion is scheduled for April 29, [email protected] passed away on March 23. 1963 [email protected] 1975 class agents 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- Congratulations Marian Barker Judith Kerrigan Gunderson class agents Linda Federico tions, or would like to be a part of Roche whose granddaughter [email protected] class agents Nancy Doyle Graham 1979 Kerry Gilmore Burke [email protected] your Reunion Planning Committee Michaela Fitzgerald ’19 received It was wonderful to see Rosemary Sandra Wysong Deneault-McNitt [email protected] [email protected] class agents please call Director of Alumnae the Alumnae Association’s Legacy McCarthy Gilmartin sponsor her [email protected] Maryellen Madden McGarty Ann Rouleau Diane O’Brien Gaudet Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at Scholarship. Marian also attended granddaughter Meghan Lescinas- Elizabeth Ballantyne Mullen [email protected] Paula Carroll Pozniak [email protected] [email protected] 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. Grandparent’s Day. kas ’16 and present her with the [email protected] [email protected] A note from Nancy Doyle Graham: Lisa Scannell Stieb Jeanne Higgins medallion at this year’s Baccalaure- 1949 Please keep Ann Landers in your Hello, ladies! In the fall I hope to Maria Gillis Read [email protected] [email protected] prayers; her sister Mary Landers ate Ceremony. 1964 have a Class of 1968 Facebook page Maureen Sullivan Rita McNulty Taugher Lorraine Knight Murrin was a class agent Plunkett ’47R passed away on Please pray for Mary Sheehan class agents established so when our 50th reunion [email protected] [email protected] medallion sponsor at this year’s Patricia O’Neal Schmitt Carolyn Combie Dolan April 26. Cahill whose sister Anne Sheehan comes along in the spring of 2018, In honor of Women’s History Baccalaureate and Medallion [email protected] Adrien ’56R passed away on June 7. [email protected] 1956 everyone will be able to join the Month in April, the US Navy pro- 1980 Ceremony. conversation. filed local leaders and pioneers class agents 1950 class agents 1984 class agent who have gone above and beyond Janice Hayes-Cha Carol Wynne McDermott 1969 in service for their country. Our class agents Joanne Roland McCarthy save the date [email protected] [email protected] class agent own Rear Admiral Margaret “Peg” Kimberly Carvelli-Marcia [email protected] Linda Shaughnessy Leroy Virginia Burchill Shannon Julie Nesbitt Valiton DeLuca Klein ’75 was among those [email protected] reunion weekend [email protected] 1952 [email protected] [email protected] featured. Admiral Klein is a mem- Jill Flaherty Dunbar 1942 | 1947 | 1952 | 1957 | 1962 | 1967 | 1972 ber of NDA’s Board of Directors Michelle McGee OIA Note: Save the date! Your 65th [email protected] 1957 - REUNION 1970 and was also highlighted in the [email protected] reunion is scheduled for April 29, 1977 | 1982 | 1987 | 1992 | 1997 Jennifer McDermott Lance class agent Boston Globe for her 35 years of 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- class agent Shelagh Foley Sullivan [email protected] Mary Barry continued service. tions, or would like to be a part of Patricia Fagan Arnold April 28 & 29, 2017 [email protected] your Reunion Planning Committee [email protected] please call Director of Alumnae vita! summer 2016 | 21 Classnotes Classnotes

1 2 Updates from the Alumnae We are delighted to welcome Please keep Terri Santoro Schaffer Board. We are grateful for your Nancy Judge DeCoste and Kathy in your prayers. Her aunt Susan service and dedication. Association Board Bishop Flood to the Alumnae Cotter Lukosius ’66 passed away Association Board. on April 29. 1995 Congratulations to the newest members of the class agents Please pray for Laura Sheehan Marisa Mohan married David NDA Alumnae Association Board. Benting ’84 whose son Kenneth M. Veisor on June 11 at the Captain Elizabeth Banker Costello Benting passed away on June 10. Linnell House in Orleans, MA. Her [email protected] Nancy Sullivan Fitzgerald, Jen sister, Christine Mohan Cawley Jennifer Howley D’Ambra Clary Rohnstock, and Jen Merrigan ’87, was her maid of honor. Also [email protected] Fay’s daughters (Molly, Caroline, in attendance were Heather Alcott Marianne Kroha 3 4 and Sarah) graduated in May with Sparano, Maggie Finn Kessler, [email protected] their mothers as their medallion Maureen Fewer Brooks, and Julie MacKinnon Houle (see photo). Nicole Palermo-Cristaldi sponsors. [email protected] 1 2 3 4 CiCi Van Tyne has joined the NDA OIA Note: Save the date! Your 25th reunion is scheduled for April 29, Please pray for Christine Gately Advancement Committee – we are Robbins whose father Robert 1 Nancy Judge DeCoste ’84 3 McKenzie Wessen ’03 grateful for her service. 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- tions, or would like to be a part of Gately passed away on May 24. 2 Kathy Bishop Flood ’84 4 Kate Slattery ’02 Thank you to Anne Boluch Vegnani your Reunion Planning Committee Be sure to check out the feature for her two terms as a member of please call Director of Alumnae article on page 17 to find out what We would also like to offer our sincerest thanks to the following the Alumnae Association Board. Rebecca Caswell Pimental has Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at women whose term(s) ended this June. We are grateful for their We are grateful for your service 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. been up to! and dedication. service to the Association and our alumnae: 1996 1985 Claire Paglierani Banks ’94 Anne Boluch Vegnani ’84 class agents class agents Heather Oberg Brown Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller ’96 Courtney Wahle ’02 Nancy Stolfa Loewe [email protected] Maura Bell Boucher ’88 [email protected] Kara Lynch Jennifer Clary Rohnstock 5 [email protected] [email protected] Gina Muscato “ When asked about my high school experience I mention Please keep Sheila Malone in your [email protected] thoughts and prayers. Her mother two things, the lasting friendships and the value of a learn- 1 Members from the Class of 1988 got together after this year’s graduation ceremony while their classmate Luiza Nanu Pellerin Patricia passed away on March 23. Cheryl Rosa, who delivered the commencement speech, was in town from Alaska. ing environment that challenged me to do my best. NDA [email protected] 1986 2 Katherine Drain Jackson’s ’91 award-winning image titled My Fairy Self. Adrienne Fowkes Ramsey is a place where girls work hard and aim high, and I look class agents 3 Jennifer Drain’91, of ArchiPlicity, Inc., was featured in the summer issue of Design New England. [email protected] forward to watching and helping that legacy continue.” Kathryn McConville Flatley 4 & 5 Marisa Mohan ’92 married David Veisor in June. Jenn Schraut ’96 welcomed Jennifer Schraut — mckenzie wessen ’03 [email protected] daughter Grace into the world [email protected] Ellen Sullivan Haynes on May 10. Congratulations to Jennifer Schraut [email protected] 1988 Thank you to Maura Bell Boucher Robin Sullivan Campbell who welcomed Grace McGaughey 2016 – 2017 Board Members Mary Furlong Healey for her two terms as a member of [email protected] 1993 Putney into the world on May 10. class agent She weighed 9 lbs. 4 ounces and [email protected] the Alumnae Association Board. Jennifer Drain was recently pub- class agents Nancy Doyle Graham ’68 Ellen Coyne Leary ’62R Amy Graham Delaney We are grateful for your service was 21.5 inches long (see photo). President Mary Furlong Healey’s daughter [email protected] lished in the Design New England Amanda Condon Adamczyk Elizabeth Ballantyne Mullen ’63R and dedication. Thank you to Kameelah Benja- Mary graduated in May with her July/August issue for a house she [email protected] Tricia Rennie Guilbeault ’88 Karen Reed Peddell ’85 mom as her medallion sponsor. This year’s commencement designed on Chappiquidick min-Fuller for her two terms as a Vice President speaker was Dr. Cheryl Rosa 1989 Erika Rettman Welch member of the Alumnae Associa- Ann Rouleau ’79 (see photo). Sheila Elledge Courtney ’94, Clerk 1987 - REUNION who traveled all the way from class agents Please pray for Jennifer Gately tion Board. We are grateful for Elisabeth Scannell Stieb ’79 Anchorage, Alaska to address Please pray for Heather Hartford Heather Stevens Cronin ’87 class agent Eileen DeGraan Flaherty Clark whose father Robert Gately your service and dedication. Margo Lynch Tansey ’69 the Class of 2016. Cheryl is the Becker whose sister Mary Kate Patricia Hart Kelly [email protected] passed away on May 24. Dorothy Madden Dunford ’65R Deputy Director of the U.S. Arctic Hartford-Kennedy ’88 passed away 1997 - REUNION Ellen Lawler Ugi ’62R [email protected] Ann Furlong Luukko Kelly Dillon Stukenborg was Francesca Federico ’06 Research Commission. Her career on May 5. [email protected] announced as the new Assistant class agents Please keep Eileen Malone Corbett has centered around studying Katherine Drain Jackson received Samantha Gauthier ’06 Superintendent of Instructional Colleen Carney ’97 in your thoughts and prayers. Her Arctic wildlife – everything from Colleen Knight Harvey a third place award for one of her Services and Support for Wey- [email protected] mother Patricia passed away on polar bears and wolfs to bowhead [email protected] children’s photographs from the mouth Public Schools in July. Elizabeth Condon Driscoll March 23. whales and walruses. Cheryl is National Association of Profes- 1990 Congratulations, Kelly! Our thoughts go out to Kathy Wil- a graduate of the University of sional Child Photographers Inter- Erin Fontana Faulhaber and prayers as she battles breast 1998 class agent national Competition (see photo). [email protected] cancer. Visit www.unbrokenspirits. liams Murphy and Maureen Cahill Massachusetts Amherst where she 1994 class agents whose aunt Anne Sheehan Adrien received two bachelor’s degrees: Beth Bernier Crowell org to learn more. She even got a class agents Be sure to check out the feature Courtney Curran ’56R passed away on June 7. one in Animal Sciences and one in [email protected] 1992 - REUNION article on page 13 to find out what recent shout out from Aerosmith’s Erin Wall Brighton Steven Tyler. [email protected] OIA Note: Save the date! Your 30th Zooology. Upon graduation, she class agents Cassie Kyriakides Piuma has been 1991 [email protected] Claire Duffy reunion is scheduled for April 29, entered Tufts University School Kathleen Devin Dauphinais up to! OIA Note: Save the date! Your 20th class agents Sheila Elledge Courtney [email protected] 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- of Veterinary Medicine where she [email protected] Father Chris Hickey celebrated a reunion is scheduled for April 29, received a Doctorate of Veterinary Kathryn Sullivan Everett [email protected] tions, or would like to be a part of Kendra LaFauci Garvin Mass in honor of Jess Bradbury 2017. If you have ideas or sugges- Allison Quinn Guido Medicine. Cheryl earned her sec- [email protected] your Reunion Planning Committee [email protected] Jennifer Mackin Bruce Adams in May. Several members tions, or would like to be a part of [email protected] ond doctorate in 2006, a Ph.D. in please call Director of Alumnae Shelagh Foley O’Brien [email protected] of the NDA community have or- your Reunion Planning Committee Lindsay Deneault Hobart Wildlife Biology from the University Amy Hunter-Torres Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at [email protected] Thank you to Claire Paglierani ganized events and fundraisers in please call Director of Alumnae [email protected] of Alaska. It was greate to see so [email protected] 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. Tabitha LaFarge Ross Banks for her two terms as a mem- support of Jess. Please keep her Relations Stevie Lee Taylor at many classmates come out to hear Terri Santoro Schaffer Lindsay Worswick-Caron [email protected] ber of the Alumnae Association and her family in your thoughts 781.749.5930, ext. 2247. her remarks (see photo). [email protected] [email protected] vita! summer 2016 | 23

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mittee. Come on out on September 1 2 26 and help us thank her! Christina Crespi was featured in the Boston Globe with Molly Nestor’07. Their paths recently crossed again and it’s a beautiful story about passion, dedication, tri- umph, and the sisterhood of NDA. Michelle Dixon Schetter welcomed a baby boy, Aidan Cole Schetter, on December 18, 2015 (see photo). 2007 class agents Maura Dee [email protected] 4 1 Erin O’Connor ’99 married Molly Griffin NDA alumnae crossing the finish line of the Avon 39 in Boston Brian Gallagher in March. [email protected] 2 Katie Harley McIlroy ’05 (left) Mary Kate Jasper was sworn in as a Duxbury [email protected] national nonprofit that uses Hilary Ippolito College, who recently held her police officer in May. Fiona Moriarty running as a catalyst for positive [email protected] colloquium to present her doctoral change in the lives of people research on Relational Bullying, 3 Bridget Murray Scherer ’04 [email protected] Margaret Maguire who are transitioning out of Gender, and Interpersonal Self-Ef- welcomed a baby boy in [email protected] Molly Nestor was featured in the homelessness (see photo). ficacy. Renée will be finishing her February. Boston Globe with Christina Crespi Joanna Timmons Meg Lyons got together with a doctorate upon the completion 4 Michelle Dixon Schetter ’06 ’06. Their inspiring story is cer- [email protected] few ladies from the Class of 2007 of her fifth year APA-accredited and her husband Andrew tainly one you should check out! Our prayers go out to Allison Cur- internship at the University of Utah welcomed son Aidan. to celebrate moving into her new In April, Rachael Sparks was the home (see photo). tis whose grandmother Alice Logue Neuropsychiatric Institute in Salt 3 first female finisher in the Punta Lawler ’49G, GP ’08 ’14 ’19 passed Lake City (see photo). Cana Marathon and first female 2008 away on May 15. Nichole Wojner married Michael finisher in Rock the Ridge 50 Miler. class agents 1999 [email protected] dedication. of the Class of 2004 were on hand Congratulations to Renée March- Berkery on June 26 at Holy Family She used these races to raise Brittany Concannon ant, a fifth year Clinical Psychology Church in Rockland. Nikki and Please pray for Meagan Leahy Be sure to check out the feature at the Avon 39 Walk to End Breast class agents money for Back on My Feet, a [email protected] PsyD candidate at William James Mike celebrated with bridesmaids whose sister Ashley Leahy ’02 article on page 14 to find out what Cancer. They walked across the fin- Amanda Callahan Alyssa Ferri ’06, Samantha Fortin passed away on May 20. Rachel Marshall Virtue has been ish line arm in arm (see photo). [email protected] and Maid of Honor Chrissy up to! ’08 Jennifer Boussy Carroll Our prayers go out to Christine 2005 Wojner ’12 (see photo). Rich McAuliffe whose twin baby We are delighted to welcome [email protected] class agents Congratulations to Ashley Sim- girls Ellie Marie and Millie Marie Kate Slattery to the Alumnae Caitlin Fowkes Jamali Katelyn D’entremont mons who recently began her new McAuliffe were born on June 26 but Association Board. [email protected] [email protected] position as Marketing Specialist passed away just a few days later. Ashley Peterson 2003 Kristina Valente here at NDA. She will be working [email protected] 2001 class agent [email protected] with the Office of Institutional Advancement team. Kristen Cwirka Swenson class agent Meredith Daly Amy Wright [email protected] Alyssa Mazeika [email protected] [email protected] 2009 Erin O’Connor Gallagher was mar- [email protected] Congratulations to Grace Cunning- Congratulations to Katie Harley class agents ried on March 19 at The Barn at 2002 ham who will begin a new role here McIlroy who was sworn in as Molly Burke Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA. Heather at NDA as the Dean of Students police officer in her hometown of [email protected] Phillips was Erin’s maid of honor class agents (see page 2 for more details). Duxbury in May (see photo). 1 2 3 Erin Daly Kara Dunford and Tarrah Beebe was a brides- Sara Leigh MacDonald just wel- Kate Carey along with several [email protected] [email protected] maid. Erin and her husband Brian comed her first child, Shelby Mea- members from the Class of 2004 1 Rachel Sparks ’07 crossing Margaret Holland currently reside in Newton, MA. Jillian Harrison Dumas gan MacDonald. She was born on and 2005 crossed the finish line the Rock the Ridge 50 Miler [email protected] Meghan Spillane was elected to [email protected] July 3 in Berkeley, California. together at the Avon 39 walk in finish line. the partnership at the law firm Kaitlyn Skerry Litchfield, execu- We are delighted to welcome Boston. Martina Spain will be joining the 2 Nichole Wojner ’08 married Peace Corps in February to serve of Goodwin Procter LLP in New tive director of the South Shore McKenzie Wessen to the Alumnae Please pray for Jill Pallotta whose Michael Berkery on June 26. as a Maternal and Child Health York City, where she lives with Young Professionals, hosted an Association Board. mother Linda passed away on Volunteer in Guatemala. her husband Kevin and two-year- event which brought together the July 6. 3 Renée Marchant ’08 present- old daughter, Emily. The family newest members of the Alumnae 2004 ing her doctoral research to 2010 is expecting a second baby girl in Association, the Class of 2016, with class agents 2006 the community. class agents August. other young alumnae. Thank you to Meaghan Cotter class agents 4 Members of the Class of 2007 Emily Donovan everyone who could join us! Kaitlyn [email protected] Molly English gathered to celebrate Meg 2000 was also recognized recently by [email protected] Jill O’Sullivan [email protected] Lyons’ new home. Back Row: class agents Cape & Plymouth Business as one Caroline Roche [email protected] Alyssa Williams Marston Laura Regan, Deirdre Conroy Meghan Corry of their “40 Under 40” award re- Smith, Catherine Federico, [email protected] Bridget Murray Scherer welcomed [email protected] [email protected] cipients. and Marianne Gill. Front Row: Angela Skeiber baby boy Frederick Kempton Meagan Dwyer Rubino Courtney Madden Thank you to Courtney Wahle Meghan Lyons, Kimberly [email protected] Scherer in February (see photo). [email protected] for her term as a member of the [email protected] Harrington Stuckart. In loving support of Lisa Crowley’s Carolyn Launie Nolan Alumnae Association Board. We Francesca Federico is serving on 4 are grateful for your service and battle with breast cancer, members the NDA Golf Tournament Com- vita! summer 2016 | 25 Classnotes InMemoriam

2011 Lindsey Meallo was named to the Dean’s List for spring 2016 at class agents Stonehill College. upcoming events Emily Cross [email protected] Gaby Lueck spent the spring Please visit www.ndahingham.com/alumnae for more details semester studying abroad in Se- and information on how to register for the following events: Sarah Jasper villa, Spain. She was practicing [email protected] her Spanish to become a teacher September 22 – Roxbury and Granby Street Luncheon Kelsey Lutch after graduation. She was able to [email protected] travel throughout Europe, lived September 26 – NDA Golf Tournament with a host family, took classes Ciara McManus October 6 – Reunion Planning Reception [email protected] exclusively in Spanish, and partici- pated in an exchange program with October 27-28 – Regional Alumnae Receptions 2012 students at the University of Sevilla November 26 – Young Alumnae Reunions class agents (see photo). Eileen O’Malley Congratulations Julianne McShane (Classes of 2001, 2006, and 2011) [email protected] who landed a great Web Editorial November 29 – Giving Tuesday Maeghan Price internship at The Week. She is a [email protected] student in NYU’s Global Liberal December 4 – Christmas Playdate Studies Program with a concentra- Please pray for Victoria Hartford tion in Contemporary Culture and whose mother Mary Kate Hart- Creative Production and a minor ford-Kennedy ’88 passed away on in French. wraps up in August, she will head Catherine McAuley 1930s 1950s 1980s May 5. back to Cornell a little early to serve [email protected] Erin Comeau made the Dean’s List as a freshmen orientation leader. Joan McAuliffe ’39Gpassed away on May 25. Anne Sheehan Adrien ’56R passed away on Mary Kate Hartford-Kennedy ’88 passed away Nicole Watches graduated from at the University of Delaware. Caroline Parsons College of Charleston this past May Emily Smith was awarded an [email protected] Joan served on the interim board at NDA for June 7. Anne is survived by her two sisters, on May 5. She is survived by her daughter Taylor Kennedy was named to with a double major in Accounting Internship Fellowship from St. many years and helped update class lists, as well Gertrude Sheehan Williams ’59R and Mary Shee- Victoria Hartford ’12 and sister Heather Hartford the Dean’s List for spring 2016 at Isabel Teixeira and Business Administration. She Lawrence University for the Colby College. [email protected] as generate ideas to bring alumnae from all han Cahill ’60R, as well as her two nieces Kathy Becker ’91. Mary Kate was also the daughter of is now working for Vanguard in summer of 2016. Victoria Neenan is interning this Julia Madden is currently attend- campuses together. Williams Murphy’87 and Maureen Cahill ’87. the late Mary Ann O’Brien Hartford ’66 Charlotte, NC. Emily Bruce was named to the summer at People United for ing Massachusetts College of Art (deceased). Congratulations to Eileen O’Malley Dean’s List at Loyola University Sustainable Housing in Buffalo. and Design, working toward her 1940s 1960s who recently began working as the Maryland for spring 2016. BFA in illustration. She wants to Kara Sullivan Lynch ’86 died on May 20. Strategic Marketing Coordinator at PUSH is a local membership-based Mary Landers Plunkett ’47R passed away on Susan Cotter Lukosius ’66 died on April 29. community organization fighting to 2014 enhance her art skills and pursue She is survived by her husband Joseph and the Boston Celtics. her interests in both the visual and April 26. She is survived by her two children, She is survived by her son, her sister Joan Cotter make affordable housing a reality class agents their two daughters. Olivia Barrett was named to the on Buffalo’s West Side. After she performing arts. She is also acting one grandchild, and one great grandchild. Santoro ’61R, and her niece Terri Santoro Dean’s List for spring 2016 at Caitlin Costello in the upcoming film Patriot’s Day Schaffer ’92. Nichols College. [email protected] with Mark Wahlberg. Alice Logue Lawler ’49G, GP ’08 ’14 ’19 passed 2000s Geralyn Comer and Nina Murney Rebecca Letsche Sophia Campot-Eagan made the away on May 15. She is survived by seven Maureen Patricia Coyne ’63R passed away on Ashley Leahy ’02 passed away on May 20. were named to the Dean’s List for [email protected] Dean’s List at Emmanuel College. children and 28 grandchildren, including Allison May 11. She is survived by her siblings, nieces, She is survived by her son Milo and her siblings, spring 2016 at Stonehill College. Maeve Westwater Please pray for Alyssa O’Connor Curtis ’08, Meghan Curtis ’14, and Genevieve and nephews. including Meagan Leahy ’00. will begin her [email protected] Rachelle del Aguila whose father Thomas O’Connor Curtis ’19. Masters of Science in Data and So- Siobhan Dunn was featured in passed away on June 12. 1970s ciety this coming fall at the London Boston College’s new promotional Our thoughts also go out to Ashley Agnes Ralph Anderson ’48R passed away on School of Economics and Political Colleen Duffey ’79 died on May 20. She is video this spring. Driscoll ’15 whose father Kevin May 27. She is survived by her four children, Science (LSE). survived by her two children. Our prayers go out to Meghan Cur- Driscoll passed away on June 14. eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. 2013 tis whose grandmother Alice Logue Deirdre Gunning was named to class agents Lawler ’49G, GP ’08 ’14 ’19 passed Assumption College’s Track and Sister Therese of the Child Jesus, O.C.D. ’49G away on May 15. Gabrielle Corner Field Team. She also recently trav- (Elizabeth Cullen Sullivan) passed away on [email protected] Elizabeth Tevnan, a member of Sa- eled with the Assumption College March 3. She professed in 1962 and was a cred Heart’s Track and Field team, Chorale Ensemble to Prague, Vi- Kayla Valente was interviewed for a school arti- enna, and Salzburg. member of the first graduating class of the Boston [email protected] Gaby Lueck ’13 dressed up “Se- cle about the team’s performance Eleanor Mallory was named to College School of Nursing in 1954. Jamie Figueiredo was named to villian style” for Southern Spain’s at the Central Connecticut State the Dean’s List for spring 2016 at the Dean’s List for spring 2016 at biggest festival, the Feria de Abril. University Invitational in April. Loyola University Maryland. Coastal Carolina University. Elizabeth Lewis was named to the Dean’s List at Loyola University 2016 Maryland for spring 2016. Congratulations to our newest Allison McPhail was named to the members of the Alumnae Associ- save the date Dean’s List at Rogers Williams ation! We look forward to catching University for spring 2016. up with you in Class Notes. If you young alumnae reunions are interested in serving as a class Listings reflect notifications received by the Office of Institutional Advancement through June 26, 2016. In order to accommodate all listings, we 2015 agent, please contact Director of 2001 | 2006 | 2011 are able to include only basic family, educational, and professional information for alumnae obituaries. Our Friends and Family section lists only class agents Alumnae Relations Stevie Lee Tay- lor at [email protected] immediate family members of our current students, faculty, and staff. We will continue to publish updates on the families of alumnae in the Class Elizabeth Kenneally Saturday, November 26 [email protected] Notes section of vita! and the Intentions section of the Alumnae E-Newsletter. Should you wish to have a classmate or family member remembered, please contact [email protected].

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With more than 150 alumnae in attendance, this year’s Reunion Weekend was a huge success! We welcomed back women celebrat- ing their 20th reunion all the way up to their 70th. We especially enjoyed having the Class of 1966 back for a special “Day at NDA,” as well as the Golden Alumnae Luncheon, Master Classes, Mass, and more! Thank you to all who were able to join us.

1 The Class of 1966 celebrates their 50th Reunion! The Class of 1966 was the first class to graduate from the Hingham campus. 2 Members of the Class of 1956 browsed through photos in the Library before attending the Memorial Mass. 3 Cheers to all alumnae who celebrated reunions! 4 Theology teacher Kate Carter welcomed reunioners into her Master Class where they learned about non-violent communication. 5 Andrea Achille Seddon ’86 gathered with friends at the Reunion Reception at NDA before heading to the Quarry Restaurant and Lounge to celebrate the Class of 1986’s 30th reunion! 6 It’s always great to see our reunion guests catch up with students. No matter when you graduated – you’re always an NDA girl! 1 7 The Class of 1971 celebrated their 45th Reunion. The ladies went to the Common Market for dinner after the festivities at NDA. 8 Maureen Keaveny Feeney ’66 receives her Golden Diploma from President Jamie J. Collins. 9 The Class of 1966 was also on campus for their “Day at NDA” on the Friday of Reunion Weekend. They heard from the Senior Class Officers who shared their thoughts and reflections on faith, character, and scholarship. 10 Mary Ganley Montanari ’71 (right) was excited to catch up with friends! We love seeing people reconnect during reunion. 1 6

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